$200–$2,000. Common Kyoto views: $200–$500. Key value factors: Sadanobu III's colorful Kyoto prints are affordably priced and popular with beginning collectors. Seasonal scenes of famous temples are most popular.
Kagamijishi — the lion dance — is one of the most celebrated dance pieces in the Kabuki repertoire, in which a court lady becomes possessed by a lion spirit and transforms into a vigorous lion dancer. The piece is known for its elaborate wig-shaking sequences, where the performer whips his or her hair in powerful circles that create dramatic visual effects. Sadanobu III's depiction of the kagamijishi captures one of the most kinetically demanding of Kabuki dance subjects, requiring the printmaker to suggest dynamic motion within a static image.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Kagamijishi (lion dance) was created by Hasegawa Sadanobu III (長谷川貞信三世).
Kagamijishi (lion dance) depicts music and animals.
